BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Fiber Broadband Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fiberbroadband.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fiber Broadband Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T103000 DTSTAMP:20260722T141610Z CREATED:20260722T141610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T141610Z UID:10000764-1785319200-1785321000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 30: Save Our E-Rate: The Fight to Protect Broadband for Schools and Libraries DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 30: Save Our E-Rate: The Fight to Protect Broadband for Schools and Libraries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe E-Rate program has connected virtually every school and library in America to broadband\, growing classroom internet access from just 14% in 1996 to near-universal today. But for the first time in the program’s nearly 30-year history\, the FCC is asking whether E-Rate should be terminated. On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, welcomes Joey Wender\, Executive Director of the Schools\, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition\, to discuss what’s at stake for anchor institutions and the fiber networks that serve them. Together\, they explore the FCC’s top-to-bottom E-Rate proceeding and the Save Our E-Rate campaign\, the pending Universal Service Fund litigation\, how BEAD and E-Rate complement one another\, and how schools\, libraries\, and providers can make their voices heard before the comment window closes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-30-save-our-e-rate-the-fight-to-protect-broadband-for-schools-and-libraries/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T162905Z CREATED:20260624T162905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T162905Z UID:10000744-1785240000-1785243600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA OpTIC Path Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:The FBA Workforce Development Team would like to invite you to our upcoming Lunch and Learn on July 28th from 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM EST. During this call\, we’ll walk through the benefits of OpTIC Path\, and hear directly from current FBA members about their experience and the value they’ve gained through the curriculum. There will also be time for questions and open discussion. \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-optic-path-lunch-and-learn-4/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Lunch and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T120000 DTSTAMP:20260713T193823Z CREATED:20260713T193823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T193823Z UID:10000758-1785240000-1785240000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - The New Standard for Construction Quality: Moving quality from a cost center to a competitive advantage DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-new-standard-for-construction-quality-moving-quality-from-a-cost-center-to-a-competitive-advantage/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/07.328.26-Render-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T120000 DTSTAMP:20260715T135646Z CREATED:20260715T135540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T135646Z UID:10000761-1785236400-1785240000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Derechos de vía\, ductos y postes: la infraestructura invisible que condiciona el despliegue de fibra DESCRIPTION:Aunque muchas veces el debate sobre conectividad se concentra en la tecnología\, uno de los principales obstáculos para expandir redes de fibra sigue estando en el acceso a la infraestructura pasiva. Derechos de vía\, ductos\, postes y activos públicos subutilizados definen\, en la práctica\, los tiempos\, costos y la viabilidad misma de los despliegues. \nEste panel propone poner el foco en esa “economía invisible” que suele quedar fuera de la discusión pública\, abordando los costos ocultos del acceso a infraestructura\, los desafíos de la regulación tarifaria\, la tensión entre esquemas de acceso obligatorio y negociación comercial\, y la necesidad de avanzar hacia procesos más simples\, previsibles y estandarizados a nivel regional. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nCon la participación de: \nWanda Pérez\nSr. Manager Regulatory & Government Affairs\, Liberty PR \nPanel moderado por: \nMaría del Rosario Oviedo\nDirectora de Regulaciones\, FBA LATAM URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/derechos-de-via-ductos-y-postes-la-infraestructura-invisible-que-condiciona-el-despliegue-de-fibra/ CATEGORIES:Sesiones de Fibra,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Logo-Sesiones-de-Fibra.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T135608Z CREATED:20260526T135532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T135608Z UID:10000715-1784826000-1784833200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Member Mingle – Salt Lake City\, UT DESCRIPTION:FBA will be holding a Member Mingle in Salt Lake City\, Utah on July 23rd from 5-7 pm local time. FBA members are invited to attend this complimentary “members-only” networking event. Join FBA’s Manager of Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard\, for some conversation\, connections\, and light fare. Please RSVP to membership@fiberbroadband.org. \nFBA staff will respond to confirm your attendance and share the specific location details. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-member-mingle-salt-lake-city-ut/ LOCATION:Salt Lake City\, UT CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T140000 DTSTAMP:20260713T204127Z CREATED:20260708T182217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T204127Z UID:10000756-1784815200-1784815200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Upgrading MSO Networks to Fiber to the Home (FTTH): A Technical Perspective DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-upgrading-mso-networks-to-fiber-to-the-home-ftth-a-technical-perspective/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T133000 DTSTAMP:20260629T144428Z CREATED:20260624T163207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T144428Z UID:10000746-1784809800-1784813400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Membership Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Membership Team for our virtual “Office Hours” on Thursday\, July 23rd\, from 12:30–1:30 PM EST. This session will include a presentation from Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)\, highlighting a new initiative with the Fiber Broadband Association focused on expanding high-speed fiber connectivity and digital skills training for older Americans across the country. \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-membership-office-hours-13/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Membership Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T140000 DTSTAMP:20260626T152540Z CREATED:20260626T152540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T152540Z UID:10000749-1784728800-1784728800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - From Build to Business: Growing Broadband Through Better Operations DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-from-build-to-business-growing-broadband-through-better-operations/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/07.22.26-irby-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T103000 DTSTAMP:20260709T205556Z CREATED:20260709T205556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T205556Z UID:10000757-1784714400-1784716200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 29: Right of Way Wars: Winning the Fiber Deployment Battle DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 29: Right of Way Wars: Winning the Fiber Deployment Battle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs fiber deployments accelerate nationwide\, one major challenge continues to delay projects and increase costs: right-of-way and permitting issues. Too often\, broadband providers\, municipalities\, and contractors face unnecessary expenses and setbacks simply because they lack the expertise to navigate complex regulatory and infrastructure hurdles. On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Dave Thomas\, CEO\, Eagle 1 Resources joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of FBA to discuss how industry experts can help teams strategically overcome right-of-way obstacles\, avoid costly mistakes\, and keep fiber builds on track. Register now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-29-right-of-way-wars-winning-the-fiber-deployment-battle/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTSTAMP:20251223T181317Z CREATED:20251223T175726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T181317Z UID:10000587-1784592000-1784678399@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Regional Fiber Connect - Bozeman DESCRIPTION:July 21\, 2026 | Community Impact\nDesigned to connect fiber deployment to tangible regional outcomes\, this workshop spotlights how broadband enables economic development\, education\, healthcare\, and resilience. It is a strong venue for building coalitions and translating community goals into actionable build plans. \n \n \n View Agenda URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/regional-fiber-connect-bozeman/ LOCATION:Montana State University – Strand Union Building\, 751 Grant Street\, Bozeman\, MT\, 59715\, United States CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FBA-109E_RFC26_HeaderB_Logo_1200x500_0004_Bozeman-e1758061114898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T180000 DTSTAMP:20260623T134106Z CREATED:20260529T134851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T134106Z UID:10000720-1784566800-1784570400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Members Meetup – Bozeman DESCRIPTION:Please join us on the night before the Bozeman Regional for a meetup. Hosted by the FBA Membership Working Group\, this event provides an opportunity to meet other members\, along with Jennifer and Kim from the FBA Membership Team. Join us at the Benchmark Patio at the AC Hotel on Monday\, July 20th\, from 5 PM to 6 PM (local time). This is a very casual meetup with light appetizers and beverages. There is no cost to attend. If you plan to attend the meet-up\, please send an email to membership@fiberbroadband.org to RSVP. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-members-meetup-bozeman/ LOCATION:Bozeman\, Montana CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T163807Z CREATED:20260527T145054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T163807Z UID:10000718-1784214000-1784217600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Sostenibilidad\, Redes Ópticas y Data Centers DESCRIPTION:Webinar FBA LATAM: jueves\, 16 julio\, 2026 at 15:00 EDT \nDesarrollaremos una visión integral sobre sostenibilidad aplicada a la infraestructura digital en América Latina\, abordando redes ópticas\, despliegue FTTH\, economía circular\, innovación en fibras avanzadas\, conectividad de alta densidad y la transformación energética de los Data Centers. \nLa Fiber Broadband Association LATAM impulsa este análisis como una hoja de ruta regional para acelerar la modernización tecnológica bajo criterios de eficiencia ambiental\, optimización de recursos y competitividad global. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí\n \n \n \nLa expansión de la conectividad de banda ancha en América Latina exige soluciones sostenibles capaces de: \n\nEquilibrar crecimiento digital\nImpacto ambiental\nEficiencia económica.\n\nDesde la contaminación visual del cableado aéreo hasta la huella de carbono de los Data Centers\, la industria enfrenta el desafío de construir redes más limpias\, resilientes y escalables. \nSe compartirá el documento que consolida el trabajo colaborativo del Comité de Tecnología de FBA LATAM para establecer lineamientos técnicos\, regulatorios y estratégicos. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/sostenibilidad-redes-opticas-y-data-centers/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/LATAM-Tech.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T125444Z CREATED:20260624T125210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T125444Z UID:10000741-1784124000-1784124000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Winning with Broadband: Turning Fiber Investment into Subscriber Growth DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-winning-with-broadband-turning-fiber-investment-into-subscriber-growth/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Enghouse-lockup_300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T103000 DTSTAMP:20260709T151747Z CREATED:20260701T192706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T151747Z UID:10000752-1784109600-1784111400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 28: Intelligent Oversight: How AI is Changing BEAD Compliance DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 28: Intelligent Oversight: How AI is Changing BEAD Compliance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe BEAD program represents a once-in-a-generation investment\, but it also creates a major oversight challenge for state broadband offices. How can states ensure every project meets specifications without stretching staff or exhausting limited budgets? \n\n\nOn this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Colin Reilly\, Vice President of Data Strategy & Technical Services at Connected Nation\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss a smarter approach. Using a proprietary risk-modeling framework powered by machine learning and statistical sampling\, Connected Nation helps transform grant monitoring from a reactive burden into a proactive strategy. \n\n\nBy identifying high-risk projects early and using milestone-based checkpoints\, states and subgrantees can collaborate more effectively\, avoid end-of-project surprises\, and maximize the impact of BEAD investments while accelerating efforts to close the digital divide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-28-closing-broadband-gaps-with-smarter-grant-oversight/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T120000 DTSTAMP:20260706T145911Z CREATED:20260706T145849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T145911Z UID:10000754-1784073600-1784116800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Women in Fiber: Managing Up and Across to Better Team Performance DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/women-in-fiber-managing-up-and-across-to-better-team-performance/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Women_in_Fiber_200x200.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTSTAMP:20260622T184147Z CREATED:20260609T144018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T184147Z UID:10000728-1784073600-1784159999@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Members Meetup – Washington\, DC DESCRIPTION:Please join us on the night before Fiber Day on the Hill in Washington\, DC for a meetup. Hosted by the FBA Membership Working Group\, this event provides an opportunity to meet other members\, along with Jennifer and Kim from the FBA Membership Team. Join us at Kimpton George Gallery Room on Monday\, July 15th\, from 5 PM – 7 PM local time. This is a very casual meetup with light appetizers and beverages. There is no cost to attend. If you plan to attend the meet-up\, please send an email to membership@fiberbroadband.org to RSVP. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-members-meetup-washington-dc/ LOCATION:Washington\, DC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTSTAMP:20260609T144516Z CREATED:20260519T134823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T144516Z UID:10000709-1783900800-1784159999@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at PTA’s 123rd Annual Convention DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending PTA’s 123rd Annual Convention July 13-15 in Hershey\, Pennsylvania. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard at Table #9. \nAttending PTA’s Annual Convention affords attendees the opportunity to meet owners and employees of companies that continue to weather many changes in the telecom industry.  Attendees can participate in numerous networking and recreational activities while gaining valuable knowledge during our general sessions.  You will have unlimited opportunities to meet and develop business relationships with the key employees of the telecom industry\, who are the backbone of this leading association.  Networking is what it’s all about. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ptas-123rd-annual-convention/ LOCATION:Hershey\, Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:FBA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/patel-logo-site-2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T144504Z CREATED:20260527T144048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T144504Z UID:10000717-1783522800-1783526400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Soluções de Microdutos para Infraestrutura de Data Centers DESCRIPTION:Webinar FBA LATAM: Quarta-feira\, 08 Julho\, 2026 at 16:00 Brasil \nA aplicação de Microdutos na infraestrutura de data centers possibilita soluções independentes\, inteligentes e otimizadas para a instalação de cabos de fibra óptica\, aprimorando a eficiência\, a escalabilidade e a flexibilidade da rede. \n \n \n Regístrate aquí URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/solucoes-de-microdutos-para-infraestrutura-de-data-centers/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Duraline-alta_mexico-04.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T103000 DTSTAMP:20260625T202325Z CREATED:20260625T202325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T202325Z UID:10000747-1783504800-1783506600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 27: Optical Fibre and Cable Market Outlook: The Role of Hollow-Core and Multicore Fibre DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 27: Optical Fibre and Cable Market Outlook: The Role of Hollow-Core and Multicore Fibre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this week’s episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Ahmed Ali\, Senior Analyst and Lead of CRU’s Optical Fibre and Cable Service\, joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to discuss how AI\, cloud and data centre growth are reshaping the requirements placed on optical networks. While conventional single-mode fibre will remain the foundation of global connectivity\, some high-performance applications are beginning to push practical limits around latency\, capacity density\, signal integrity and physical infrastructure. \n\n\nThe conversation will examine where hollow-core fibre (HCF) and multicore fibre (MCF) fit within this evolving market\, including their potential role in data centre interconnect\, high-density data centre environments and other specialist network applications. The discussion will also explore demand trends\, early trials and commercial signals\, barriers to adoption\, and the latest market outlook covering supply-chain implications\, manufacturing scalability\, standards development and strategic considerations for fibre buyers and producers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-27-optical-fibre-and-cable-market-outlook-the-role-of-hollow-core-and-multicore-fibre/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T103000 DTSTAMP:20260625T202209Z CREATED:20260623T131626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T202209Z UID:10000740-1782900000-1782901800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 26: The Quantum Edge: Why Fiber Providers Should Pay Attention Now DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 26: The Quantum Edge: Why Fiber Providers Should Pay Attention Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuantum networking is quickly moving from research concept to infrastructure conversation—and fiber providers may already hold the foundation. In this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Professor Prem Kumar\, Director\, Center of Photonic Communications and Computing at Northwestern University joins Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, to explore how existing fiber infrastructure can support next-generation quantum technologies. Drawing on recent breakthroughs in transmitting quantum signals alongside high-capacity classical traffic\, the discussion will examine how operators can leverage today’s optical networks to enable future applications including quantum communications\, distributed computing\, synchronization\, and secure data exchange. Learn why the path to quantum may not require rebuilding networks—but evolving the fiber assets already in place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-26-the-quantum-edge-why-fiber-providers-should-pay-attention-now/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T115013Z CREATED:20260610T115013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T115013Z UID:10000735-1782820800-1782824400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA OpTIC Path Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:The FBA Workforce Development Team would like to invite you to our upcoming Lunch and Learn on June 30th from 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EST. During this call\, we’ll walk through the benefits of OpTIC Path\, and hear directly from current FBA members about their experience and the value they’ve gained through the curriculum. There will also be time for questions and open discussion. \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-optic-path-lunch-and-learn-2/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Lunch and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T140000 DTSTAMP:20260527T182004Z CREATED:20260527T182004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T182004Z UID:10000719-1782396000-1782396000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - High Fiber Count Networks — Scaling with Confidence DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-high-fiber-count-networks-scaling-with-confidence/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6.25.26-Viavi-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T132751Z CREATED:20260604T153159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T132751Z UID:10000724-1782388800-1782388800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Beyond the Spreadsheet: Future-Proofing Broadband Programs with Integrated Data DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-beyond-the-spreadsheet-future-proofing-bead-programs-with-integrated-data/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Blog-Images-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T141215Z CREATED:20260609T141215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T141215Z UID:10000727-1782302400-1782302400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Closing the gap: How integrated tax automation keeps calculation and compliance connected (without adding a tax team) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-closing-the-gap-how-integrated-tax-automation-keeps-calculation-and-compliance-connected-without-adding-a-tax-team/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6.24.26-Sonar-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T103000 DTSTAMP:20260612T191530Z CREATED:20260612T191530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T191530Z UID:10000737-1782295200-1782297000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB 2026 Week 25: Building AI-Ready Networks: The Next Evolution of Broadband DESCRIPTION:FFB 2026 Week 25: Building AI-Ready Networks: The Next Evolution of Broadband\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAI is transforming broadband networks from simple connectivity platforms into intelligent infrastructures that can predict\, adapt\, and optimize performance in real time. As AI applications drive new traffic patterns\, latency requirements\, and customer expectations\, service providers face both significant challenges and new revenue opportunities. On this episode of Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association\, welcomes Robin Olds\, Senior Sales Business Development Manager from Cisco’s Americas Service Provider organization\, to discuss what it takes to build AI-ready networks. Together\, they explore network modernization\, automation\, observability\, edge computing\, and strategies for monetizing AI-driven services. Register now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Special Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-2026-week-25-building-ai-ready-networks-the-next-evolution-of-broadband/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T191221Z CREATED:20260422T191221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T191221Z UID:10000691-1782216000-1782219600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:The FBA Membership Team would like to invite you to our upcoming Lunch and Learn on June 23rd from 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EST. During this call\, we’ll walk through the benefits of FBA membership\, engagement opportunities for you and your entire team\, and hear directly from current FBA members about their experience and the value they’ve gained through membership. There will also be time for questions and open discussion. \nPlease email membership@fiberbroadband.org for the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-lunch-and-learn-3/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Lunch and Learn ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20251222T202326Z CREATED:20251222T202326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T202326Z UID:10000582-1782086400-1782345599@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA at the 20th Annual INDATEL Business Symposium DESCRIPTION:Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) will be attending the 20th Annual Business Symposium June 22-24 in Austin\, Texas. Connect with FBA’s Manager\, Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard. \n\n\nAbout Business Symposium \nThe INDATEL Business Symposium is a must-attend event for professionals in telecommunications and technology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy should you be sure to attend in 2026? It’s an opportunity to: \n\nGain Insights: Learn about the evolving landscape of rural connectivity.\nEngage with Experts: Interact directly with industry leaders\, innovators\, and decision-makers.\nExplore Technologies: Discover the latest advancements in telecom and tech.\nNetworking Opportunities: Build meaningful relationships with peers\, partners\, and potential collaborators.\nCollaborate on Challenges: Exchange ideas and tackle shared challenges with peers in the industry.\n\nWhether you want to expand your knowledge or drive progress in rural telecommunications\, attending our Business Symposium is essential for staying ahead of industry trends. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-at-the-20th-annual-indatel-business-symposium/ LOCATION:Austin\, Texas ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Symposium_2026_Logo_Austin_RGBv2-768x835-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260515T201339Z CREATED:20260515T201339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T201339Z UID:10000707-1781791200-1781791200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Solving Deployment Challenges. Reducing deployment costs in the era of BEAD DESCRIPTION: URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-solving-deployment-challenges-reducing-deployment-costs-in-the-era-of-bead/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06.18.26-Clearfield-featured-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T182828Z CREATED:20260327T182413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T182828Z UID:10000678-1781784000-1781787600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Membership Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Membership Team for our virtual “Office Hours” on Thursday\, June 18th\, from 12:00–1:00 PM ET. We’re excited to share that this session will feature Gary Bolton\, President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association. The session will include The State of the Association. If you have any questions for Gary\, please email them in advance to membership@fiberbroadband.org. \nThis session is exclusively for FBA members\, and attendees are welcome to drop in at any time during the hour. Please email membership@fiberbroadband.org to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-membership-office-hours-12/ CATEGORIES:FBA Events,Membership Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260225T143641Z CREATED:20260225T143641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T143641Z UID:10000647-1781715600-1781722800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Member Mingle - Summit\, NJ DESCRIPTION:FBA will be holding a Member Mingle in Summit\, New Jersey on June 17th from 5-7 pm local time. FBA members are invited to attend this complimentary “members-only” networking event. Join FBA’s Manager of Membership Outreach and Engagement\, Kim Rickard\, for some conversation\, connections\, and light fare. Please RSVP to membership@fiberbroadband.org. \nFBA staff will respond to confirm your attendance and share the specific location details. URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-member-mingle-summit-nj/ LOCATION:Summit\, New Jersey ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FBA_LogoUpdate_StackLogo_4C.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR